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Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)

DISCLAIMER: This sample is provided to show you the format and approximate
difficulty level of the real exam. It is not meant to give away the whole CSWA exam.
These questions are an example of what to expect in the CSWA exam.
How to take this sample exam:
1. To best simulate the conditions of the real test, it is best NOT to print this exam. Since
the Virtual Tester client window runs concurrently with SolidWorks you must switch
back and forth between the two applications. Keeping this document open and consulting
it on your computer while running SolidWorks is the best method to simulate the real test
conditions.
2. The multiple choice answers should serve as a check for you to ensure that your model is
on the right track while completing this exam. If you do not find your answer in the
selections offered then most likely there is something wrong with your model at that
point.

Drafting Competencies:
L. To create drawing view B it is necessary to sketch a spline (as shown) on drawing view A
and insert which SolidWorks view type?

a)
b)
c)
d)

Section
Crop
Projected
Detail

LL. To create drawing view B it is necessary to sketch a spline (as shown) on drawing view A
and insert which SolidWorks view type?

a)
b)
c)
d)

Aligned Section
Detail
Broken-out Section
Section

Part Modeling: (These images are to be used to answer Questions #LLL LY)

LLL. Part (Tool Block) - Step 1

Build this part in SolidWorks.
(Save part after each question in a different file in case it must be reviewed)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: AISI 1020 Steel
Density = 0.0079 g/mm^3
A = 81.00
B = 57.00
C = 43.00
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
Hint: If you don't find an option within 1% of your answer please re-check your solid model.
a)
b)
c)
d)

1028.33
118.93
577.64
939.54

LY. Part (Tool Block) - Step 2

Modify the part in SolidWorks.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: AISI 1020 Steel
Density = 0.0079 g/mm^3
Use the part created in the previous question and modify it by changing the following
parameters:
A = 84.00
B = 59.00
C = 45.00
Note: Assume all other dimensions are the same as in the previous question.
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?

Part Modeling: (These images are to be used to answer Question #Y)

Y. Part (Tool Block) - Step 3

Modify this part in SolidWorks.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: AISI 1020 Steel
Density = 0.0079 g/mm^3
Use the part created in the previous question and modify it by removing material and also by
changing the following parameters:
A = 86.00
B = 58.00
C = 44.00
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?